Justin is a Denton County city of 4,393 on 4.5 square miles, with its own police department, and a process server in Justin, Texas takes papers to the Denton County Courts Building about 14.7 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are served on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier. You receive a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email once delivery is done.
Justin Rates: What a Process Server Costs
Pay by speed.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
Prices are on the pricing page, and jobs start at the order form. Denton County's sheriff and constables bill on a schedule the commissioners court adopts (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is a separate option.
Who May Serve Papers in Justin: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 the eligible are officers, adults 18 or older with written court authority, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The ineligible are parties and persons with an interest. See the certification guide.
Where Justin Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Filings from Justin end up in Denton, at the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209, about 14.7 miles off. Justice court is where evictions and claims up to $20,000 are heard. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court hears civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Denton County hub.
Eviction Notices in Justin: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Justin landlord prepares a written notice to vacate allowing three days or more, unless a lease says otherwise. Delivery can be by post, to a tenant aged 16 or more, inside the home, or by email when the tenant consented in writing. Weekends and holidays count, and a last day on one carries to the next business day. The sworn petition then goes to justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Justin Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. Reach the other spouse in person, or use certified mail with a return receipt. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can lead the judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide walks through it. A company answers at its registered agent. A default judgment is off the table for ten days after filing.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Justin
Justin Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club (2850 E State Highway 114, Trophy Club, TX 76262, about 7.1 miles), Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance (10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244, about 10.4 miles) and Medical City Alliance (3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177, about 12.7 miles). Expect $10 a day for a witness and $1 for a custodian. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Justin
Justin is ZIP 76247, and Northlake, Ponder and Roanoke are its neighbors.
Justin Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
Can papers be taped to the door?
Only by Rule 106(b) order.
When can I ask for default?
After ten days on file.